I'm Mark Taylor and I interview educators from around the world so that I can enable you to support your children to live, learn and grow to their full potential
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GGGG Ep 4 – Navigating Technology in Education
This is the fourth instalment of the “Ger Graus Gets Gritty” series. Based on Chapter 4 of his book Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education (published by Routledge), this episode tackles one of the most contentious topics in modern education: technology.Rather than focusing on the technical aspects of digital tools, Professor…
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In this episode we explore the critical distinction between schooling and education—and why it matters more than ever. Drawing from his book Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education, Prof Dr Ger Graus OBE challenges us to rethink how we prepare children not just for exams, but for lifelong learning. From conversations…
Read MoreGGGG Ep 2 – Children can only aspire to what they know exists
This episode explores how children’s aspirations are fundamentally shaped by their experiences and what they’re exposed to. Drawing from Prof Dr Ger Graus’s groundbreaking work with the Wythenshawe Education Action Zone and Manchester Airport, they unpack the reality that children from disadvantaged backgrounds often can’t dream of careers they’ve never seen. The conversation moves from…
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Patty Alper I feel like ultimately my job as a mentor is to bring a student to their first success. Their first, yes I did. And then they earned their confidence. I had 14 year old students turn profits by the end of their senior year in high school, like make good money. When you…
Read MoreTutoring – A passion for helping students succeed
Join me as I chat with these award winning tutors about the world of tutoring. They will share their knowledge, experience and insights to help you navigate a world of education beyond the traditional classroom. Arthur Moore is an award-winning tutor and the founder of Moore Edu, specializing in math tuition and courses. He holds…
Read MoreYouTube Video – Are looking for ways to engage your students?
A lively discussion on how we use learning strategies, visual appeal, tech tools, and creating a sense of belonging in the classroom. are looking for ways to engage your students? We share ideas, tips, mistakes, and lessons learned. Plus, I am excited to hear what you add in the comments from your experience too!…
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Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.